Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Expo

Expo Hours:
Thursday, June 6 – 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday, June 7 – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm


FRSA proudly hosts the largest regional roofing show in the country. Over 225 exhibiting companies displaying the latest products and services make this show a vital experience for roofing and sheet metal contractors. The Expo is located in Halls A-E of the Gaylord Palms Convention Center and includes the Foundation Auction.

The Expo is FREE for roofing contractors. For all non-exhibiting manufacturers, suppliers and distributors, there is a $295 per person fee to attend the Expo and a fee of $995 per person fee for industry service providers to attend the Expo.

2024 Convention & Expo Tentative Schedule

Wednesday, June 5

 

6:00 am – 5:00 pm     

FRSA Registration Desk Open

7:00 am – 1:00 pm     

Fishing Tournament – Sunrise Marina

8:00 am – 9:00 am     

Seminar #1 – Advanced FRSA-TRI 7th Ed Tile Manual          

8:00 am – 10:00 am   

Seminar #2 – Advanced FBC 8th Ed (2023) HVHZ Roofing Changes

8:00 am – 10:00 am   

Seminar #3 – Roofing Contractor Legal Issues

8:00 am – 1:00 pm     

Golf Tournament – Falon’s Fire Golf Club

8:00 am – 2:30 pm     

Seminar #4 – CCN Sales Bootcamp

10:00 am – 1:00 pm   

Clay Shooting Tournaments – Tenoroc Shooting Range

10:00 am – 2:00 pm   

Bowling Tournament – AMF Kissimmee Lanes

10:30 am – 11:30 am

Seminar #5 – Collecting Payments on Construction             

10:30 am – 11:30 am

Seminar #6 – Estimating for Small Businesses (Residential) 

10:30 am – 11:30 am 

Seminar #7 – Advanced Tile Hip and Ridge Installation

10:30 am – 11:30 am

Seminar #8 – Business Succession Planning 

10:30 am – 11:30 am

Seminar #9 – Advanced FBC 8th Ed (2023) Roofing Changes

11:00 am – 5:00 pm

Foundation Auction Open

11:45 am – 12:45 pm

Seminar #10 – Ventilation Best Practices                  

11:45 am – 12:45 pm

Seminar #11 – Workers’ Comp Coverage & PEO Issues

11:45 am – 12:45 pm

Seminar #12 – Service Isn’t What You Think It Is

11:45 am – 12:45 pm

Seminar #13 – OSHA Defense                       

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm     

Seminar  #14 – How to Price and Sell Preventative Maintenance

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm    

Seminar #15 – Crisis Management                           

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm     

Seminar #16 – Advanced Tile Hip and Ridge Installation

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm     

Seminar #17 – Advanced FBC 8th Ed (2023) Roofing Changes

3:30 pm – 5:30 pm    

NWiR Mentorship and Networking Session

5:00 pm – 5:30 pm    

President’s Reception

5:30 pm – 9:00 pm    

Kids’ Program – Young Wizard Scientists

5:30 pm – 7:00 pm    

Welcome Reception

 

 

Thursday, June 6

 

6:00 am – 5:00 pm     

FRSA Registration Desk Open

7:00 am – 8:00 am     

Seminar #18 – How to Price and Sell Preventative Maintenance

7:00 am – 8:00 am     

Seminar #19 – Metal Roofing                        

7:00 am – 8:00 am       

Seminar #20 – CCN Sales Strategies

7:00 am – 8:00 am     

Seminar #21 – The History of Roofing           

8:00 am – 11:00 am   

Seminar #22 – Building Officials & Architects Program

8:15 am – 9:15 am     

Seminar #23 – Service Isn’t What You Think It Is

8:15 am – 9:15 am     

Seminar #24 – Workers’ Comp Coverage & PEO Issues

8:15 am – 9:15 am     

Seminar #25 – Ventilation Best Practices                  

8:15 am – 10:15 am   

Seminar #26 – Roofing Contractor Legal Issues

9:00 am – 11:00 am   

Ladies’ Program – Ceramics & Mimosas

9:00 am – 3:00 pm     

Kids’ Program – Pool Party & Gatorland

 

       

9:30 am – 10:30 am   

Seminar #28 – Low Slope: Interfacing with Decking Material

9:30 am – 10:30 am   

Seminar #29 – Preventing Falls Using a Deck Inspection Program

9:30 am – 10:30 am   

Seminar #30 – Estimating the Right Way – Commercial

11:00 am – 2:00 pm   

Lunch in the Expo Hall

11:00 am – 5:00 pm  

Expo Open

11:00 am – 5:00 pm  

Foundation Auction Open

11:15 am – 1:00 pm   

Business Lunch

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm    

Affiliate Competition

5:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Kids’ Program – Extreme Video Game Night

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm    

Officer Installation Dinner & Entertainment

 

 

Friday, June 7

 

6:00 am – 3:00 pm     

FRSA Registration Desk Open

7:00 am – 8:00 am     

Seminar #31 – Wind Mitigation Methods                 

7:00 am – 8:00 am     

Seminar #32 – Ventilation Best Practices      

7:00 am – 8:00 am     

Seminar #33 – Advanced FRSA-TRI 7th Ed Tile Manual

7:00 am – 8:00 am     

Seminar #34 – Preventing Falls Using a Deck Inspection Program

7:00 am – 9:00 am     

Seminar #35 – Roofing Contractor Legal Issues

8:15 am – 9:15 am     

Seminar #36 – Elevate Google Ranking with Local SEO

8:15 am – 9:15 am     

Seminar #37 – Metal Roofing            

8:15 am – 9:15 am       

Seminar #38 – Business Succession Planning

8:15 am – 9:15 am                 

Seminar #39 – Foremen & Superintendents
Hazard Recognition-English

8:15 am – 9:15 am                                         

Seminar #40 – Foremen & Superintendents
Hazard Recognition-Spanish

9:00 am – 11:00 am   

Ladies Program – Charcuterie Crash Course

9:00 am – 2:00 pm     

Kids’ Program – Arcade Blitz

10:00 am – 2:00 pm  

Auction Open

10:00 am – 3:00 pm  

Expo Open

11:00 am – 2:00 pm   

Lunch in the Expo Hall

*For specific seminar information, see the seminar tab.

 

FRSA Affiliate Competition
Thursday, June 6 – 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Affiliate chapters from across the state compete in a cornhole tournament. Proceeds benefit FRSA’s 2024 Charity of Choice, the FRSA Educational Foundation scholarships.

Foundation Auction 
Wednesday, June 5 – 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday, June 6 – 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday, June 7 – 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Place the highest bid on items in the Foundation’s Auction to head home with great getaway vacations, sporting event tickets, unique baskets and, of course, roofing products. Check out great packages onsite at the Expo and bid from anywhere! Visit www.floridaroof.com/items to register and bid online. Bidding starts on May 31 at 8:00 am and concludes on June 7 at 2:00 pm. All proceeds benefit the industry through the FRSA Educational and Research Foundation.

Lounge Bar sponsored by Sunniland 
Thursday, June 6 - 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Stop by the Lounge area for a cold beer, compliments for our sponsor.

FRSA Beer Bust sponsored by GAF
Friday, June 7 – 11:00 am
Stop by the Lounge area for a cold beer, compliments of our sponsor.

Expo Lunches sponsored by Drexel Metals, PAC-CLAD/Petersen and TCParker & Associates
Thursday, June 6 – 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Friday, June 7 – 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Hungry? Grab a bite to eat in the Food Court located on the Expo floor, compliments of our lunch sponsors. Vouchers will be distributed at the FRSA Registration Desk when you pick up your badge. 

 

Social Events

NWiR Mentorship and Networking Session
Wednesday, June 5 – 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Join National Women in Roofing for an insight-filled session where you will be able to network with other NWiR members and hear from women in the industry about their career experiences. To register for the event, please click here

FRSA’s Welcome Reception sponsored by Adams and Reese LLP,  Atlas Roofing Corporation, Carlisle Construction Materials, Eagle Roofing Products, FRSA Self Insurers Fund and Versico Roofing Systems.

Wednesday, June 5 - 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Join us as we kick off FRSA’s 102nd Annual Convention. Food stations and an open bar at this FREE event create the perfect opportunity to network with industry peers. It's a Hawaiian themed event, so come casual.

FRSA Business Lunch sponsored by Millennium Metals Inc.
Thursday, June 6 - 11:15 am – 1:00 pm
Elections for FRSA Officers and Directors will be held, Life and Honorary Memberships bestowed along with other industry awards. Recognition of Foundation scholarship recipients and S.T.A.R "Spotlight Trophy for the Advancement of Roofing"  Awards recipients highlighted.

 

FRSA Officer Installation Reception, Dinner & Entertainment 

Reception sponsored by Gulfeagle Supply 
Thursday, June 6 - 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm 
 
Dinner
Thursday, June 6 – 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
FRSA Officers for the coming year will be installed, the President’s Award and FRSA’s highest honor, the Campanella Award, will be presented. Featured entertainment includes comedian and magician, Terry Ward. 

Ladies’ & Kids’ Program Events

Ladies’ Program 

Thursday, June 6 – 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Ceramics & Mimosas
Join the ladies to create unique take-home ceramic artwork while enjoying Mimosas. All supplies, morning beverages and muffins are included in the ticket price. Register by May 13 and receive a personalized champagne glass.

Friday, June 7 – 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Charcuterie Crash Course
This event will make entertaining easy! A Gaylord Palms chef will provide you with samples and tips for making a Charcuterie board at home. Charcuterie board and food samples, morning beverages and muffins are included in the ticket price. 

Kids’ Program sponsored by Certified Roofing Specialists Inc. 

Wednesday Night, June 5 – 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Young Wizard Scientists
We'll kick off the 2024 Kids' Program welcoming back Mad Science with a magical journey through the world of science. Young wizard scientists will explore disappearing liquids, foaming volcanoes, orbs, and create spin art. Ticket includes dinner, entertainment and hands-on demonstrations. 

Thursday Day, June 6 – 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Pool Party & Gatorland
Kids will spend the morning at the Cypress Springs Waterpark with four slides, a multi-level playground and an infinity pool. After lunch, it’s time for a wild encounter with the help of our friends at Gatorland. An expert Wrangler will rustle up some interesting animals that will include a baby gator for everyone to hold. Ticket price includes lunch and snacks. 

Thursday Night, June 6 – 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Extreme Video Game Night
Climb inside one of two giant game trucks packed with large screen TV's, the latest game consoles and a huge variety of video games including Mario Kart, Minecraft, Fortnite and other popular video games. Ticket price includes dinner and two hours of unlimited game play.

Friday Day, June 7 – 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Arcade Blitz
Ready for some real fun? Here is your ticket to competitive arcade style games in a private room. Ticket price includes activities, lunch and snacks.

 

Sports Tournaments
Wednesday, June 5

Bowling Tournament
10:00 am – 2:00 pm

AMF Kissimmee Lanes, Kissimmee - $70 for registration received by May 1 / $100 for registrations received after May 1

Looking for an indoor tournament? We've got you covered - participate as an individual or with a team for this three-game tournament. Individuals will be paired. Registration includes snacks, lunch, shoe rental, and prizes.

Fishing Tournament sponsored by Walker Rep Group
7:00 am – 1:00 pm

Sunrise Marina, Port Canaveral – $175 for registrations received by May 1 / $275 for registrations received after May 1

Boats carrying groups of six will set out along Florida’s beautiful East Coast to find the catch of the day. Check-in begins at 6:30 am with the tournament running from 7:00 am – 12:00 pm. Following the tournament, winners will be announced with grab-and-go lunches available. Registration fee includes boat, rod and reel, tackle, beverages, lunch and prizes. Individual registrants will be paired and space is limited.

Register by May 1 to save money and guarantee your spot!

Golf Tournament sponsored by Furman Insurance / Acrisure 
8:00 am – 1:00 pm

Falcon’s Fire Golf Club, Kissimmee - $175 for registrations received by May 1 / $225 for registrations received after May 1

Falcon’s Fire Golf Club is a Rees Jones designed championship golf course.  Check-in begins at 7:00 am, with the tournament beginning at 8:00 am. Registration includes green fees, cart, range balls, refreshments, continental breakfast, lunch and prizes. Teams are 4-person scramble format and individual registrants will be paired. Get your registrations in early! Registrations will be limited to 128 players on a first-come, first-served basis.

Clay Shooting Tournament sponsored by Drexel Metals 
 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Tenoroc Shooting Range, Lakeland - $125 for registrations received by May 1 / $175 for registrations received after May 1

The tournament is comprised of several stations at a variety of shooting levels designed to have everyone from beginners to experts hitting the target. Range fees, ammunition, lunch and prizes are included in the ticket price. Each participant must provide their own gun or arrange gun rental ahead of time. Registrations will be limited to 75 participants, so sign up early!

Register by May 1 to save money and guarantee your spot!